The Italian island of Sicily is a popular travel destination with a volcano, beaches, mountains, and centuries of history and tradition. Here you will find books about Sicily travel and guides and guidebooks for Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean.
The Stone Boudoir - Travels Through the Hidden Villages of Sicily
In the Stone Boudoir, Theresa Maggio searches for her roots and takes the reader on a fantastic travel journey through some of the small villages of Sicily. She gives the reader great insight into the culture and history of Sicily. This is not a guidebook but is a great book for anyone interested learning more about Sicly.
No Pictures in My Grave
No Pictures in My Grave, a Spiritual Journey in Sicily, is the story of a woman who goes to Sicily to find her roots. Susan Lloyd's travels and encounters give the reader an insight into Sicilian culture and traditions. Especially interesting are her descriptions of festivals and events.Authentic Sicily
From Touring Club of Italy, Italy's top guidebook publisher, this guide provides in depth information about Sicily - its Towns, Monuments, and Incomparable Landscapes. The book also includes color photos, plans of streets and roads, and archaeological sites.In Etna's Shadow: Culinary Adventures from Eastern Sicily
Take a culinary trip through eastern Sicily with photos and food stories by an American woman who spent two years living in eastern Sicily. This is a great book for those interested in Sicily and for food lovers but it's not a recipe book. Karen's book captures the spirit of Sicily and the importance of food to Sicilian culture.DK Eyewitness Travel Guides Sicily
Eyewitness travel guides are packed with color photos and detailed maps and descriptions. Although heavy to carry around, they are great for planning your travels.Sicily, Three Thousand Years of Human History
Joe Palisi, an Italy Travel reader, recommends this book by Sandra Benjamin for anyone who has Sicilian roots or is interested in learning more about Sicily. The book covers 3000 years of Sicilian history up through post-WWII. Joe says, "She also spends time covering the origins of the Mafia and it's continuing influence on current day life in Sicily. There is an interesting part about tourism for those concerned about the Mafia and visits to Sicily. She points out that no visitors/tourists have ever been victims of organized crime in the hundreds of years Sicily has been hosting them. I found it a treasure trove of information."That Summer in Sicily
Marlena de Blasi, author of 1000 Days in Venice, relates this enchanting story of a woman growing up in a small village in central Sicily. The book presents a very interesting look at Sicilian life and the Italian farming system as it was before WWII and the changes that followed the war.On Persephone's Island
When Mary Taylor Simeti went to Sicily in 1962 for a visit she ended up falling in love with a Sicilian and staying for over 20 years. In this book, she shares an insightful look at Sicilian life, culture, and history.Sicilian Enigma
Sicilian Enigma is a romance and suspense novel that takes place on the island of Sicily. Author Judy Woods features several of Sicily's top travel destinations with good descriptions of sites and towns as the main character travels through Sicily in search of Norman history. Details of Sicily's Norman history are interspersed throughout the book and I learned a lot while reading it. It's fun reading for those visiting Sicily.Blue Guide Sicily
The Blue Guide has a detailed overview and history of Sicily and museum details with color photos, maps, floor plans, and diagrams.Sicily: An Illustrated History
Covers the history of Sicily, from the Greeks to modern day, in an readable format with illustrations.The Leopard
Giuseppe di Lampedusa's classic book about Sicily in the 1860's.